Real estate needs new ways to connect with the tech world

Troy Palmquist writes that the first HomeCode Pitch Battle proved that real estate and tech connect best in ways that are less sales pitch and more get-together. Continue reading

7 AI tools that help agents do in hours what used to take days

The real estate agents who are winning with technology right now are using it to remove friction and create efficiency, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

From Bad Bunny’s halftime show to hyperlocal feeds: Culture is reshaping social strategy

From a record-setting halftime show to feeds users can now fine-tune themselves, social platforms are shifting toward participation, personalization and hyperlocal relevance — raising the bar for how professionals show up and engage.
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Highlights from Week 3 of the Alexander brothers’ trial

Week three of the trial featured testimonies of alleged victims as well as a woman who claimed that she had witnessed two of the brothers raping a woman in the Hamptons. Continue reading

Sagent names ex-Mr. Cooper tech chief Sridhar Sharma president

The former Mr. Cooper tech executive is set to accelerate the expansion of Sagent’s AI-driven mortgage servicing platform. Continue reading

Zacks analyst: Zillow earnings suggest 2026 market to be a ‘bust’

Based in part on comments from Zillow executives this week, the housing analyst casts a bearish outlook for the housing market in 2026. Continue reading

James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system

James Harris’ Breezy platform promises to simplify real estate workflows by replacing scattered tools with a unified AI system. Continue reading

How this broker consistently dominates his market while running a 1,500-agent affiliate

Paul Benson of Engel & Völkers Gestalt Group said relentless marketing, extreme responsiveness and maintaining a deep knowledge of his local market have helped him succeed in sales while leading a substantial affiliate across several states. Continue reading

Why strong brokerages only work when agents buy in

When the balance between agents and brokers is respected, businesses grow, reputations strengthen, careers stabilize and trust compounds, broker-owner Emily Askin writes. Continue reading

A blueprint for success that doesn’t burn you out

Alice Faggi watched Andrew Flachner interview “New York Times” bestselling author Sahil Bloom live at ICNY. The conversation challenged everything she thought she knew about building a successful career. Continue reading